Compare the Spyder Clone and Tippmann TCR side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Spyder Clone | Tippmann TCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $80-140 (used) | $180-250 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic-assisted blowback | Mechanical (TiPX platform) |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping, full-auto | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Magazine |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | 12g CO2 / HPA |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 2 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Spyder Clone and Tippmann TCR are both budget paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Spyder Clone runs roughly $90 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both fire electronically, but the Spyder Clone offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2 lb the Tippmann TCR is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Spyder Clone is built with budget upgraders and rec play in mind. The Tippmann TCR is built with cqb magfed and scenario in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) Spyder Clone and the in production Tippmann TCR won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: pick the Spyder Clone for a tight budget, or the Tippmann TCR for all-day comfort.